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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.53, 52,847.90 and 15,496.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.53, 52,847.90 and 15,496.54 is: 23,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.53 : 52,847.90 = 15,496.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.53/52,847.90 = 15,496.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.53x = 52,847.90 × 15,496.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.53x = 818,959,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,959,596.27/35,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,252.34

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